AZ POST WAIVER FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Classes of fire (4) Answer: Class A - Ordinary combustibles
Class B - Flammable liquids
Class C - Electrical
Class D - Combustible metals
◉ Deference between *influencing* (ARS 13-2802) and *tampering*
(ARS 13-2804) with a witness Answer: Influence = threatening
Tampering = any communication
◉ Paperwork which permits seizure of property Answer: - Pre-
judgement seizures; writ of attachment & writ of replevin
- Post-judgement seizures; writ of restitution & writ of garnishment
of writ
◉ 4 components of force matrix (BASP) Answer: Balance
Accuracy
Speed
Power
,◉ 3 basic patrol patterns Answer: - Circular
- Double Back
- Random
◉ Officer responsibilities during a civil dispute (6) Answer: - Keep
the peace
- Determine if crime was committed
- Provide safety to individuals and property
- Attempt to referee or resolve problem
- Be tactful
- Retain reasoning powers
◉ Benefits of enhancing police/community relations (4) Answer: -
Greater community cooperation in solving/preventing crimes
- Enhanced community understanding
- Reduction in negative stereotyping
- Support for LE reflected in: more funding, new laws/ordinances,
and better media relations
◉ Factors that influence LE's image within the community (7)
Answer: - Response time for calls
- Officer's behavior and demeanor at calls
- Officer's behavior and demeanor during general patrol duties
,- Demeanor when not in service
- Officer's judgement (UOF)
- Officer's ability to successfully resolve problems
- Behavior off duty
◉ 3 ranges of interpersonal combat Answer: - Touch/kill zone
- Attack zone
- Danger zone
◉ Roles of police in providing community service (7) Answer: -
Provide service
- Maintain order
- Prevent crime
- Enforcing the law
- Provide positive role models
- Provide education and role models
- Encouraging community participation
◉ 4 elements of force (JAPO) Answer: - Jeopardy
- Ability
- Preclusion
- Opportunity
, ◉ Officer safety considerations when handling mentally disturbed
or irrational persons (5) Answer: - Ignore verbal abuse
- Avoid excitement
- Contact/cover
- Use adequate and reasonable restraining force
- Maintain alertness
◉ 11 victim rights Answer: - Treated fairly and respectfully
- Receive notice of suspect's judicial process
- Stay informed
- Confer and give opinions/views
- Be present in court
- Receive prompt restitution
- Speedy trial disposition
- Safeguards for protection
- Refuse to speak with defense
- Recover evidence no longer needed
- Motion/petition
◉ AVPU (first aid) Answer: - Alert
- Verbal
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Classes of fire (4) Answer: Class A - Ordinary combustibles
Class B - Flammable liquids
Class C - Electrical
Class D - Combustible metals
◉ Deference between *influencing* (ARS 13-2802) and *tampering*
(ARS 13-2804) with a witness Answer: Influence = threatening
Tampering = any communication
◉ Paperwork which permits seizure of property Answer: - Pre-
judgement seizures; writ of attachment & writ of replevin
- Post-judgement seizures; writ of restitution & writ of garnishment
of writ
◉ 4 components of force matrix (BASP) Answer: Balance
Accuracy
Speed
Power
,◉ 3 basic patrol patterns Answer: - Circular
- Double Back
- Random
◉ Officer responsibilities during a civil dispute (6) Answer: - Keep
the peace
- Determine if crime was committed
- Provide safety to individuals and property
- Attempt to referee or resolve problem
- Be tactful
- Retain reasoning powers
◉ Benefits of enhancing police/community relations (4) Answer: -
Greater community cooperation in solving/preventing crimes
- Enhanced community understanding
- Reduction in negative stereotyping
- Support for LE reflected in: more funding, new laws/ordinances,
and better media relations
◉ Factors that influence LE's image within the community (7)
Answer: - Response time for calls
- Officer's behavior and demeanor at calls
- Officer's behavior and demeanor during general patrol duties
,- Demeanor when not in service
- Officer's judgement (UOF)
- Officer's ability to successfully resolve problems
- Behavior off duty
◉ 3 ranges of interpersonal combat Answer: - Touch/kill zone
- Attack zone
- Danger zone
◉ Roles of police in providing community service (7) Answer: -
Provide service
- Maintain order
- Prevent crime
- Enforcing the law
- Provide positive role models
- Provide education and role models
- Encouraging community participation
◉ 4 elements of force (JAPO) Answer: - Jeopardy
- Ability
- Preclusion
- Opportunity
, ◉ Officer safety considerations when handling mentally disturbed
or irrational persons (5) Answer: - Ignore verbal abuse
- Avoid excitement
- Contact/cover
- Use adequate and reasonable restraining force
- Maintain alertness
◉ 11 victim rights Answer: - Treated fairly and respectfully
- Receive notice of suspect's judicial process
- Stay informed
- Confer and give opinions/views
- Be present in court
- Receive prompt restitution
- Speedy trial disposition
- Safeguards for protection
- Refuse to speak with defense
- Recover evidence no longer needed
- Motion/petition
◉ AVPU (first aid) Answer: - Alert
- Verbal
